What does "configuration" mean?

The form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape.

What is a synonym for "configuration"?

Common synonyms include: conformation, form, shape, aesthetic form, angle, archetype.

Pronounced //kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən//.

//kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən// noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

Noun

1
The form of a thing, as depending on the relative placement of the parts of a thing's shape. countable, uncountable
"The engineers tested several configurations of the new device."
2
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) wordnet
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The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together; countable, uncountable
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an arrangement of parts or elements wordnet
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The relative positions of a set of things; the way things are arranged or put together;; The aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time. countable, uncountable

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The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal. countable
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A finite set of points and lines (and sometimes planes), generally with equal numbers of points per line and equal numbers of lines per point. countable
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The way a computing environment (physical or software) is set up or customized to the needs of its users. countable
"The software requires a specific configuration to run properly."
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The process of customizing a computing environment in this way. uncountable